by Tom Bohne | Feb 12, 2025 | Tips, Training
Adopting a dog is an incredibly rewarding experience, but it’s important to remember that it’s also a big transition for your new furry friend. Many rescue dogs come from uncertain or challenging backgrounds, and it can take time for them to feel safe and secure in...
by Tom Bohne | Jun 26, 2024 | Tips, Training
The Fourth of July is a time of celebration, marked by fireworks, barbecues, and outdoor festivities. However, for many dog owners, especially those with at-risk breeds like pit bulls, this holiday can pose unique challenges. Loud fireworks can terrify dogs, leading...
by Tom Bohne | Jun 21, 2024 | Tips, Training
Training your dog is an essential part of pet ownership, fostering a positive relationship between you and your furry friend. At Kennel to Couch, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting at-risk pit bulls, we understand the unique challenges and rewards of training,...
by Tom Bohne | Jun 5, 2024 | Tips, Advocacy, Training
As a pit bull owner, you may occasionally face confrontations or challenges stemming from misconceptions about the breed. The team at Kennel to Couch understands the unique situations pit bull owners can encounter. Here are our top tips for handling confrontations...
by Tom Bohne | May 7, 2024 | Tips, Training
Visiting the dog park can be a rewarding experience for both dogs and their owners, offering a space for exercise, socialization, and fun. However, for pit bull owners, the dog park can also present unique challenges due to breed biases and misunderstandings. At...
by Stefanie Menjivar | Nov 19, 2023 | Training
Perceived as the paw-fect solution to control pulling or lunging in untrained dogs, prong collars are, on the contrary, painful, cruel and an ineffective method of training. Whenever a dog pulls on his lead, the metal spikes of the prong collar close, clamping tightly...
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